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enhttp://michiganradio.org/feeds/term/5529/rss.xmlDo millennials have an image problem?http://michiganradio.org/post/do-millennials-have-image-problem
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Research seems to suggest that millennials are suffering from a self-image problem, especially when compared with baby boomers and Gen Xers.</span></p><p>And considering that millennials – the age group between 18 and 34 – now make up the largest demographic in the United States work force, it’s worth trying to understand why they think of themselves the way they do.</p><p>Mon, 23 Nov 2015 22:56:19 +0000Stateside Staff24338 at http://michiganradio.orgDo millennials have an image problem?As Baby Boomers age, how are cities preparing for them?http://michiganradio.org/post/baby-boomers-age-how-are-cities-preparing-them
<p>As we watch Baby Boomers swell the ranks of America’s senior citizens, how are cities and towns preparing for them?</p><p>How will Boomers reshape cities and what can cities do to look ahead and plan for what seniors will need?</p><p>Bradley Winick is the founder of the Planning/Aging consulting firm and adjunct professor of urban planning at the University of Illinois in Chicago.</p><p>Winick said that while many of the issues that Baby Boomers are facing are the same as issues for previous seniors, one major difference is economic circumstance.</p><p>For Baby Boomers, the recession challenged the assumption of flexibility.</p><p>“I think a lot of folks felt that they had this fabulous financial nest egg, which was largely in their home,” Winick said.</p><p>However, when the economy changes and the lending climate changes, your home is only worth how much someone is willing to pay you for it.</p><p>“I think the impact of that manifests itself in a number of ways in respects to how our communities will look in the future,” Winick said.</p><p>Winick added that when a city is planning for an older population, it’s important to make sure the city makes the community livable for all ages but also takes a close look at the availability and accessibility of pharmacies, grocery stores and transportation.</p><p><em style="line-height: 1.5;">*Listen to full interview above.&nbsp;</em></p><p>Wed, 25 Jun 2014 21:51:08 +0000Stateside Staff18145 at http://michiganradio.orgAs Baby Boomers age, how are cities preparing for them?Baby boomers hold the 'key to success' for automakershttp://michiganradio.org/post/baby-boomers-hold-key-success-automakers
<p>When you look at much of popular media these days, it often feels as though the advertisers of America are eyeing that young audience. If you're over 55, you could certainly be forgiven for getting the idea that advertisers and agencies don't much care what you want to buy.</p><p>Well, a new study by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute proves that, at least when it comes to buying cars, it's those often overlooked, sometimes-invisible over 55's who are doing much of the buying.</p><p>The study found the 55-to-64 year old baby-boomers are 15 times more likely to buy a new car or truck than the 18-to-24 year olds.</p><p>John Wolkonowicz, an independent auto analyst, joined us from Boston today to talk more about why baby boomers seem to hold the key to success for automakers.</p><p><em>Listen to the full interview above.</em>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:12:13 +0000Stateside Staff13019 at http://michiganradio.orgBaby boomers hold the 'key to success' for automakersCommentary: Two States of Michiganhttp://michiganradio.org/post/commentary-two-states-michigan
<p>I heard some interesting ideas about our economic future on Mackinac&nbsp;Island last week at the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce&#39;s annual conference of the state&#39;s movers and shakers.&nbsp;</p>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 14:19:14 +0000Jack Lessenberry7732 at http://michiganradio.orgCommentary: Two States of Michigan